Install

From the Extensions view

1. Open the Extensions view: Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows, Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
2. Search for code-spell-checker.
3. Select Code Spell Checker by Street Side Software and choose Install.

From the command line

code --install-extension streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker

Substitute code-insiders, cursor, or codium for other builds. For VSCodium and other Open VSX based editors, the extension is published to the Open VSX registry.

Confirm that it is running

The spell checker adds an entry to the status bar. Open any Markdown or source file and type a misspelled word, for example recieve. The word should receive a squiggly underline.

If nothing is underlined, see Enabling file types.

No configuration is required

The extension operates with its default configuration. Spell checking is performed locally; no document content is transmitted.

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